It's A Podcast, Charlie Brown

Good grief! Episode 99 features the usual root beer-and-pizza level joy: news from the Peanuts universe, a Random Strip of the Month - this time from friend of the podcast and series director for "The Snoopy Show" Rob Boutilier. And then.... Recently, I read Monte Schulz's 2022 novel "Metropolis". Since the remit of this podcast is anything and everything in AND around the "Peanuts" universe, I decided that was close enough. So let's talk about it! Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Bass Walker", "Mining by Moonlight" and "Hidden Agenda".  Thanks to Henry Pope for creative commons use of his his "Linus & Lucy" remix.  Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off" Thanks to Sean Courtney for the use of his "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Support the show at patreon.com carnivalofgleecreations.com  

So, occasionally on the podcast, I speak directly to the series director of the Apple TV+ series "The Snoopy Show" Rob Boutilier. And it turns out he was listening. And he said he'd be happy to come on the podcast. And he did! On this very episode! Episode 98! And I do my best to make him not regret that! Listen and see if I pulled it off. We've also got This Month in Peanuts History an an episode of "Peanuts by Schulz" called "Nobody Likes Me".  Thanks to Rob Boutilier! Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight", "Bass Walker" and "Hidden Agenda".  Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. Support the show at patreon.com here. carnivalofgleecreations.com  

No pot of gold this time, but we've got something even better. Episode 97! In which we enjoy listener feedback and news chock full 'o' Peanuts, We also check out "The Snoopy Show", S3, episode 3 and hear a "Random Strip of the Month" from listener Lynn. Did we mention that I met Schulz Museum curator Ben Clark? It's true! Hear about it within these audio walls... Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Hidden Agenda", "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker".  Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month In Peanuts History" theme. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Support the show here at patreon.com carnivalofgleecreations.com   

Hugs all around! In episode 96, we're checking in with "This Month in Peanuts History" (July, that is). We also check out an episode of "Peanuts by Schulz" called "Not Your Day" and "The Snoopy Show", S3, episode 2.  Spies! Gastrointestinal problems! And so much more. It's good, honest.  Oh! And I visited a Schulz Museum traveling exhibit called "Life and Art of Charles Schulz". Hear all about that in this episode. Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight", "Bass Walker" and "Hidden Agenda". Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Support the show at patreon.com here.  carnivalofgleecreations.com  

Look what the tide brought in! In episode 95, we discuss "The Snoopy Show", season 3, episode 1. This episode features sandy beaches, a bit of thievery, and a license to print joy and laughter. Not a bad way to kill an hour or so. We've also got some news and feedback and a "Random Strip of the Month" provided by Luca Debus, illustrator of the forthcoming "Funny Things: A Comic Strip Biography of Charlies M. Schulz".  Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight", "Bass Walker" and "Hidden Agenda".   Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Support the show on the "It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown" page on patreon.com  Carnival of Glee Creations  

When you think of Peanuts, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Wrong! Obviously, the answer is Shermy! The OG Peanuts superstar! Peanuts wouldn't exist without him. If that October 2, 1950 strip was just a boy and girl silently watch a round-headed kid walk by, also silently, it's unlikely Peanuts would have become the cultural icon it is today. I mean, at least Shermy thinks so probably. In this episode, we take a few minutes to break down who Shermy Plepler was and his impact (Or lack thereof. Let's be honest.) on the strip. We also look at This Month in Peanuts History for June and watch another "Peanuts by Schulz" titled "The Mysteries of Love". Good grief! That's a lot of show! Join us, won't you? Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight", "Bass Walker" and "Hidden Agenda".  Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History Theme". Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his

Put away the root beer and pizza. It's time for egg nog and fruit cake enjoyed under the warm glow of the festively decorated kite-eating tree. It's CHRISTMAS! In MAY! In episode 93, we check out "The Snoopy Show", season 2, episode 13. It's a Christmas-themed episode. The Peanuts kids at Christmas is always magical. We also have a "Random Strip of the Month" courtesy of author Franesco Matteuzzi of "Funny Things: A Comic Strip Biography of Charles M. Schulz". Plus,news and feedback and whatever other stocking stuffers we can find. Cheers! Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight", "Bass Walker" and "Hidden Agenda".  Thanks to Sean Courtney for the use of his "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Support the show at patreon.com here.  carnivalofgleecreations.com  D20 or Die: Memories of Old School Role-Playing Games from Today's Grown-Up Kids

Think you've read the Charles M. Schulz story already? Well, maybe you have, but not in the way my guests in episode 92 have crafted it. In "Funny Things: A Comic Strip Biography of Charles M. Schulz", Luca Debus and Francesco Matteuzzi tell Sparky's story in full-on comic strip form - complete with full-color Sunday strips! Hear my chat with Luca and Francesco about how - and why - they did it.  We've also got a "Peanuts by Schulz" episode called "The Little Red-Haired Girl", "This Month in Peanuts History" and so very much more. Listen...won't you? Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight", "Bass Walker" and "Hidden Agenda". THanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his songs "25% Off". Support the show at patreon.com here.  www.carnivalofgleecreations.com  D20 or Die! Memories of Old School Role-Playing Games from Today's Grown-Up Kids  

In episode 91 of the podcast, Snoopy breaks prized possessions and steals a cherished pet. So, really, season 2, episode 12 of "The Snoopy Show" is just a portrait of the disintegration of a beagle. But then everyone dances in the end. So it's all good. We also catch up on feedback and news in and around the Peanuts universe and enjoy a "Random Strip of the Month".  Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight", "Bass Walker", and "Hidden Agenda". Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off".  Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix.  Support the show at patreon.com here. Find out more about the podcast and books by me that can be owned by you at carnivalofgleecreations.com  The Jim Beard and Becky Books Page

It was no problem at all getting episode 90 ready, even if we did watch a "Peanuts by Schulz" called "Problems".  We also watched "The Snoopy Show", S2, episode 11 and talk about "This Month in Peanuts History".  Good grief, get your Snoopy fix here! Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight", "Bass Walker" and "Hidden Agenda".  Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. Support the show at patreon.com here.  carnivalofgleecreations.com  The Jim Beard and Becky Books Page

In episode 89, you get an ear-peek at season 2, episode 10 of "The Snoopy Snow" in which Snoopy, as always, knows who he is...but no one else does? Except they do? Sort of? Very strange. Check it out. We also check out a Random Strip of the Month, catch up on news and feedback and whatever else we find in the hidden corners of the doghouse.  Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Hidden Agenda", "Bass Walker" and "Mining by Moonlight". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Support the show at patreon.com here. Go to carnivalofgleecreations.com for all the info you need about this show, about ATARI BYTES, and about my books and other projects! D20 or Die!

Color me excited for episode 88! And you should be too! We check out S2, episode 9 of "The Snoopy Show". Where else can you get baseball, cacti, and fresh-squeezed fun, I mean orange juice? We've also got an episode of the "Peanuts by Schulz" short "Colors", we take a look at This Month in Peanuts History and whatever else we can find in the doghouse. Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight", "Bass Walker" and "Hidden Agenda". Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Support the show at patreon.com carnivalofgleecreations.com has show info, book info and much more. 

Greetings, fellow blockheads! If you're still recovering from the Valentine's Day festivities, what better way than with a thing you love? Peanuts! This episode, we've got "The Snoopy Show" S2, ep 8. This might be one of my favorites. Plus, author Michelle Abate returns with a "Random Strip of the Month". It's a good one, featuring my favorite character! Michelle is the author of "Blockheads, Beagles and Sweet Babboos", out next month. Check out my conversation with her about that in episode 86, then check out the book. Plus, we catch up on Peanuts news and feeback. And. So. Much. More. Good grief! Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight", "Bass Walker", and "Hidden Agenda". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix.  Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of "25% Off". Support the show at patreon.com here.  Find out more about this show, my other show ATARI BYTE

Thanks to Professor Michelle Abate for sitting with me at the thinking wall in episode 86 to talk about her new book "Blockheads, Beagles, and Sweet Babboos". We've also got another This Month in Peanuts History, and the "Peanuts by Schulz" episode "Too Cute".  Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight", "Bass Walker" and "Hidden Agenda". Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. Support the show at the It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown page on patreon.com here.  Find everything you need about this show, about Atari Bytes and about my books at carnivalofgleecreations.com 

Did you know Snoopy has a summertime fun list? He does! And it's never too early to get some tips to maximize your own fun! So listen to episode 85 for your own seasonal good! We're discussing "The Snoopy Show" season 2, episode 7. We've also get a "Random Strip of the Month", provided by author Jim Beard. New and feedback too! And so much more! Good grief, that might be too much show Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker".  Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. www.carnivalofgleecreations.com for all the info you need about IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN, the podcast ATARI BYTES, and books written by me that can owed by you. Support the show at patreon.com.

Good grief! A new year is upon us! Is there a better way to see in 2023 than with some Peanuts? No. No, there's not. Therefore, episode 84 is chock full of Peanut-y goodnesss. Author Jim Beard stops by to talk about hs recent article celebrating his favorite multi-part storylines in the strip. But the conversation doesn't stop there.  Plus, we've got another episode of "Peanuts by Schulz", "This Month in Peanuts History", and much, much more.  13 Great Storylines: A Charles M. Schulz Birthday Celebration  Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incomeptech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker".  Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. www.carnivalofgleecreations.com has info about this show, my other show ATARI BYTES, and books written by me that can be owned by you. Support the show at patreon.com.  

Happy holidays, everybody! If there's a better way to enjoy the holiday than Peanuts, I don't want to know what it is. In episode 83, we've got a discussion of the new book "Charles M. Schulz: The Art and Life of the Peanuts Creator in 100 Objects". No bragging, but I cover it in well under 100 minutes. We've also got news and feedback. And a Random Strip of the Month! So many audio candycanes for your ear stockings! Talk to you in 2023! Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker". Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy Remix". Sean's unboxing video Support the show at patreon.com here. The website carnivalofgleecreations.com has all the info you need to find this show, my other show ATARI BYTES (featuring original short stories by me!) and books you can buy...also written by me!    

Episode 82 is here! Dressing up! Splashing in rain puddles! Book reports! This episode has it all! And, hey, those are things you can do while listening to a good podcast... This episode, we're watching "The Snoopy Show", S2, episode 6. We also have another "Peanuts by Schulz" episode. And. Much. Much. More. Join us...Won't you? Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Bass Walker" and "Mining by Moonlight".  Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Support IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN at patreon.com  www.carnivalofgleecreations.com is your one stop for all your podcast and book news.    

In episode 81, our celebration of Charles Schulz's 100th birthday continues. This time, we're walking through the strip's 25th anniverary book PEANUTS JUBILEE. What was Schulz in his 50s thinking about as compared to Schulz in his 60s last month? I have thoughts.  Friend and Peanuts historian Nat Gertler also drops by with a "Random Strip of the Month".  We've got a surprise birthday message for Schulz. (You'll have to listen to find out.) And much more! Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative comomons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker".  Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Support the show on patreon here.  www.carnivalofgleecreations.com has all your needs for this show, as well as my other show ATARI BYTES, which features an original short story by me every episode. You can also get info about books by me, which can be owned by you!

In episode 80, Peanuts historian Nat Gertler drops by to discuss the new book he coauthored, "Charles M. Schulz: The Art and Life of the Peanuts Creator in 100 Objects" and many other things. Some of which actually relate to Peanuts! We've also got This Month in Peanuts History, a "Peanuts by Schulz" review called "Get Lucky" and so much more. Happy birthday, Charles Schulz! So pile your plate high with pretzel sticks, popcorn and jelly beans and enjoy the show! Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker".  Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of "Linus & Lucy Remix".  Go to www.carnivalofgleecreations.com for all your IT'S A PDOCAST, CHARLIE BROWN needs, along with info about my other show ATARI BYTES, my books and so much more! Help keep the lights on in the doghouse at patreon.com here.